Line 6 announce new Variax model – the JTV-69S James Tyler Variax. The JTV-69S combines patented, industry-leading Line 6 digital modeling technology with boutique-style craftsmanship, James Tyler Variax is the only guitar in the world that can sound like an entire collection of vintage instruments — 28 models (18 vintage electrics and 10 acoustics), plus the James Tyler-designed guitar itself.
Imagine going from “Brown Sugar” in Open G to “Kashmir” in DADGAD with the twist of a knob. JTV-69S provides immediate access to 11 alternate tunings.
Line 6 JTV-69S James Tyler Variax features:
- Alder body
- Bolt-on solid maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
- 25-1/2″ scale length
- Tyler ’59 neck shape
- 22 medium-jumbo frets and dot inlays
- 1-5/8″ Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL self-lubricating nut
- Sealed locking/staggered tuners (16:1 turn ratio)
- Chrome hardware
- Fully adjustable Tyler-designed tremolo bridge
- L. R. Baggs Radiance Hex piezo pickup system
- SSS pickup configuration features vintage-style single-coil pickups loaded with alnico magnets and wound to Tyler’s specs
- Master Volume and Tone knobs
- Model knob and Alt Tune roller knob for easily accessing 28 vintage instrument sounds and 11 alternate tunings
- 5-way selector switch
- VDI (Variax® Digital Interface) for integration with Line 6 POD HD500 and POD HD PRO, and limited compatibility with POD® xt, POD® X3, Vetta™ II amplifier and other legacy Line 6 products
- Lithium-ion battery (12 hours of play time) and international wall charger (also functions as standard electric guitar without batteries)
- Variax Workbench™ software and USB interface
- Includes high-quality padded gig bag
- Additional battery, charger and cable kit available separately
- Available finishes: Three-tone Sunburst, Black, Shoreline Gold, Olympic White
